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High school students from across the state will explore future career opportunities in education at the 7th annual Educators Rising Wisconsin Summit to be held Wednesday, March 6, at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Hosted by the School of Education and the Harju Center for Equity in Education at UW-Stevens Point, the summit is intended […]

A world-renowned educator, broadcaster and author will recount inspiring and heartbreaking tales of America’s racial history during Black History Month at UW-Stevens Point. Alvin Hall will speak on his journey to write his latest work, “Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance,” on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 4-5:30 […]

When Yulong Tang arrived in Stevens Point in January 2019, she did not speak any English. A native of Inner Mongolia, China, Tang had heard of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point from her mother. Her first course at UW-Stevens Point was through the English as a Second Language program. Six months later, the program closed, […]

Several faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been recognized for excellence and outstanding contributions to the university and their professional field.

Students at Royall High School in Elroy, Wis., who attend the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will benefit through scholarships funded by a $1 million endowment. Gifts from Thomas F. Davis estate created the Carol Krohn College Scholarship, which will support one or more $2,500 scholarships for Royall graduates. The award is renewable for up to […]

An alumna who is the CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products will address more than 475 graduates and their families at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s winter commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 16. Gina Jacquart Thorsen, a 1997 graduate of UW-Stevens Point, is the first female CEO in her company’s 120-year history. She will speak to graduates […]

An assistant dean has been named the next dean of the College of Professional Studies (CPS) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Rebecca Sommer, assistant dean of the School of Health Sciences and Wellness since 2020, when three schools merged into one, and interim CPS dean since this summer, will become dean of the college […]

For more than 30 years, students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have created a special bond with students within the Stevens Point Area Public School District who have different abilities. For 10 Fridays each semester, the university’s longstanding Swim/Gym program brings K-12 students with mild to severe disabilities to the university where they are […]

A conference that showcases and develops women entrepreneurs, founders and trailblazers from every sector will be offered at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point next month. “From Big Ideas to Big Impact: Cultivating Your Confidence” will be held Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dreyfus University Center, with an optional networking […]

Regional entrepreneurs are invited to a networking open house event in Wausau next month that will offer support, resources and tools for a successful business. Emerging Entrepreneur Night will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. at Timekeeper Distillery, 720 Grant Street, Wausau, co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Sentry School of Business […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is now offering an accredited Certified Professional Recovery Coach (CRPC) training program as an online course through Continuing Education. The International Center for Addiction and Recover Education (ICARE) provides the program, which is approved through the National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coaches. UW-Stevens Point Continuing Education is now taking registration […]

Rural school districts looking to promote professional development for their faculty and staff may apply for a number of $10,000 grants through the Harju Center for Equity in Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. To apply, submit the following by Dec. 1, 2023, each at 250 words max: If accepted, the grant will be […]